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Valtteri Bottas: “What we saw was no longer fair racing”

Mercedes driver disgusted with aggressive driving tactics at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Bottas calls for stricter penalties against dangerous driving after near-miss with Max Verstappen

Valtteri Bottas has condemned the aggressive driving tactics seen at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, calling for stricter penalties against dangerous behavior. The Mercedes driver was involved in a number of close calls during the race, including a near-miss with Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Bottas said that the level of aggression on display was "unacceptable" and that he feared for his safety on several occasions. "What we saw was no longer fair racing," he said. "I think we need to look at the penalties and make them stricter. We need to send a clear message that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated."

Bottas' comments come after a number of high-profile incidents in recent races. In the previous race in Qatar, Verstappen was penalized for a collision with Bottas that sent the Mercedes driver spinning. In Saudi Arabia, Verstappen was again involved in a controversial incident, this time with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

The FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, has said that it is reviewing the penalties for dangerous driving. However, Bottas believes that more needs to be done to deter drivers from taking risks.

"I think the penalties need to be harsher," he said. "We need to make it clear that this kind of behavior is not acceptable. We need to protect the drivers and make sure that everyone is safe on the track."

Bottas' comments have been echoed by other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton said that he was "disgusted" by the driving standards in Saudi Arabia, while Vettel said that the FIA needed to "take action" to prevent further incidents.

It remains to be seen whether the FIA will take action in response to Bottas' comments. However, it is clear that the issue of aggressive driving is a major concern for the drivers and that something needs to be done to address it.